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capitalguy Mar 19, 2009 07:25 PM

Best Burrito?

I will be in Manhattan in May and want a really great burrito. Any suggestions on the best?? I love authentic but I also like the healthy version with great, fresh ingredients. A hole in the wall restaurant is not a problem -- actually it's a plus . .. .
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  1. Spoony Bard Mar 22, 2009 09:53 AM

    This topic comes up every so often, usually from a homesick Californian. The best I've had is at Burrito Box on 9th and 58th, which benefits from good turnover at lunch. Burritophile.com agrees on this. Kitchen/Market was next, before it closed. Too bad, as they were doing something both delicious and unique.

    The Calexico cart in SoHo was quite good, but still not totally a taste of home. Does anyone know if their Red Hook storefront has opened yet?

    Also, a friend suggested Desperado's on Amsterdam and 109th. Anyone been recently?
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       jackieparis Mar 23, 2009 06:41 AM

      The burritos at Pinche on Lafayette and Bleecker in Nolita are quite good. They seem very authentic to me. The only problem that I have is that they are not very big.
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       alex70 Mar 20, 2009 09:15 PM

      the breakfast meat burrito at Alias
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         mch Mar 20, 2009 12:57 PM

        personally i don't like los dos molinos.id rather have a to go burrito from ziggiz.
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           small h Mar 20, 2009 03:09 PM

          I find Dos Molinos nothing special (and overpriced). But I haven't had a burrito there.
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           capitalguy Mar 20, 2009 12:51 PM

          Somebody suggested THE KITCHEN at 8th Avenue and 21st St. Anybody tried that one?
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             small h Mar 20, 2009 03:07 PM

            Yep. It was awesome. But Kitchen/Market closed in 2007.

            http://eater.com/archives/2007/06/am_...

            Their cactus burrito was a thing of beauty and a joy forever.
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             silencespeak Mar 20, 2009 06:46 AM

            The Burrito Enchilado with Carnitas at Mole (Allen and Houston) is the most authentic burrito I've tasted in the city. Reminds me of what I had in Mexico and Phoenix. Real good.
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            1. LeahBaila Mar 20, 2009 06:01 AM

              Los Dos Molinos, hands down...Authentic and not stuffed with rice, beans and other crap.

              www.thelunchbelle.com
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                holland_oats Mar 20, 2009 10:42 AM

                location?
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                  LeahBaila Mar 20, 2009 11:04 AM

                  Sure, it's 18th btw Park & Irving.

                  www.thelunchbelle.com
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              2. holland_oats Mar 20, 2009 04:20 AM

                dunno about their burritos, but tulcingo's enchiladas (same diff?) are killer

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                Tulcingo del Valle
                665 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036
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                   small h Mar 20, 2009 05:58 AM

                  <enchiladas (same diff?)>

                  Nope. Burritos are made with flour tortillas; enchiladas are made with corn tortillas.
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